Jason Sanjay faces TVK chants at Sigma launch; father‑son rift rumors flare

On Tuesday evening in Salem, the pre‑release launch of Tamil superstar C. Joseph Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay’s debut directorial venture, the heist comedy Sigma, drew a crowd of film insiders and fans alike. The event, held in Salem where part of the film was shot, saw the cast and crew—most notably lead actors Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah—attend the ceremony. Jason opened the proceedings with a heartfelt thank‑you to the city, remarking that Salem had given him “positive memories” and expressing gratitude to his team and family.

Midway through his speech, the audience erupted in chants of “TVK,” the abbreviation for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Vijay’s political party. The sudden wave of cheers forced Jason to pause, after which he offered a thumbs‑up to the crowd before resuming. He described the film’s narrative as a “Sigma moment” in everyone’s life, highlighting the common man’s struggle and resilience. When asked about his first film, he recalled watching Thirumalai at age three, and he mentioned that his first call to announce his directorial debut was to his mother, who was overjoyed.

During the event, Sundeep Kishan praised Vijay, calling him “the identity of our film and our biggest inspiration,” a sentiment that Jason echoed with a smile. The launch also became a focal point for rumours about a possible rift between Vijay and his son. The speculation began after Sangeetha Sornalingam filed for divorce from Vijay, followed by reports that Jason had unfollowed Vijay on Instagram in March. Further rumours surfaced in July when Jason allegedly dropped the “V” from his name to honor his mother, and in August when Sangeetha withdrew her divorce petition. Neither Vijay nor Jason has publicly addressed these family tensions.

Initially slated for a July 31 release, Sigma has been postponed, with the final date still pending. The film’s launch in Salem, marked by both familial gratitude and political chants, underscores the complex interplay of celebrity, politics, and personal relationships in Tamil cinema.